Pharmacy Technician I - Pharmacy Shift Varies 36hrs/wk

umhealthwest • Wyoming, MI

22d

About The Position

The pharmacy technician performs the full range of technical and clerical level duties to assist the Pharmacist in the formulation, preparation, maintenance of patient records, dispensing and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Tech works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. College courses or completion of a higher degree preferred.
• Licenses: One of the following license types are required (in order of preference): Michigan Pharmacy Technician License, Michigan Pharmacy Technician License – Limited, Michigan Pharmacy Technician License – Temporary
• The temporary license allows an applicant to begin employment while preparing to take the examination required for full licensure. Full licensure must be obtained within the 210 day temporary licensure period.
• Pass certified pharmacy technician examination from either of the following: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) – Preferred, or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Note: Pharmacy technicians that have not completed the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification program MUST obtain this certification within 1 year or 3 attempts from date of hire.
• Good math/basic algebra background mandatory; as obtained through formal education or prior experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Is an accurate, independent worker, possesses good communication skills, and, cooperates and takes direction from others.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience: (In order of importance): 1-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience or 1-2 years of retail pharmacy experience.
• ASHP / USP 797 based certification in aseptic technique preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and distribution of medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment.
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Maintains Departmental security and documentation requirements.
• Contributes to the effective operation of the Department.
• Participates in quality improvement activities of the Department.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
• Completion of the following advanced job duties by job code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees